Incredible synthetic ruby ring dating to the early 20th century. This ring is set with the brightest, most wonderful lab created round cut ruby. The ruby is held with four wider ribbon claws to the north, south, west and east. Each of these are set with a diamond. Between these is a lovely scalloped edged filigree which is designed with a beaded pattern to give the impression of holding additional diamonds. The top of this ring is white with a lattice work of gold supporting it and wider flared gold shoulders leading to knife edge shoulders. The band is D shape in profile. This ring is wide and low to the finger. Circa 1920s - 1940s, likely continental European in origin.

Synthetic gemstones are lab created with the same chemical compounds as mined stones, they are simply made by humans. When this technology became viable in the early 20th century the gemstones gained popularity and were commonly used in jewellery and watches.

Ruby: synthetic (lab created), round cut measuring approx 11.2 mm and calculated as 5.50 carats within the limits of the mounting.

Diamonds: 4. 2 single cut and 2 old cut, approx 0.07 carats total. The diamonds are mined.

Not marked, professionally tested and assessed as 18 carat gold.

Size: UK - O.5; US - 7.5; EU - 17,7. This ring can be sized between L.5 / 6 / 16,5 and S.5 / 9.5 / 19,25. Sizing available for an additional fee.

Measures approx 18.9 mm by 21.4 mm on top, by 6.9 mm deep at ruby, 1.9 mm band.

Weighs 5.6 grams.